Hydrating Face Washes That Will Make Your Skin GLOW

Behind every glowing complexion is a solid face wash that made it all possible. It's the secret to keeping your skin blemish-free and gives you a clean base on which to apply your extensive 10-step skincare routine. But between the exfoliating beads, overpowering scents, and drying ingredients, finding a facial cleanser can feel impossible if you have dry skin. To help make that process a little easier, I enlisted the help of skincare expert and licensed dermatologist Dr. Shari Sperling to get her top recommendations on the best face washes for dry skin.

According to Dr. Sperling, finding the best formula is as simple as ingredients and texture. Add-ins like hyaluronic acid are the best for preventing dryness. "Look for moisturizing properties," she told Seventeen. "The creamier and thicker the better. Hyaluronic acid attracts water to the skin so it's great for hydrating dry skin."

Dr. Sperling also notes that ingredients that "irritate your skin, strip oils, and cause moisture loss" should be avoided at all costs, to prevent further dryness. She says that even fragrance can upset delicate skin. "[Alpha hydroxy acids], like lactic and glycolic acid, can be drying," she explained. "Avoid fragrance. Although it may smell good, it can irritate the skin."

When dealing with dry skin, some people try to minimize their facial routine as much as possible, but Dr. Sperling says that, both under and over-washing can dry out your face. Because "over washing can cause too much irritation and more dryness," Dr. Sperling recommends washing your face "twice daily" – no more, no less. To help you do that, read up on these top-recommended face washes for dry skin that will keep your face glowing and hydrated.